GSD-2022-1003951 rtl818x: Prevent using not initialized queues
A null pointer dereference in the rtl818x wireless driver can cause a system crash, requiring a kernel patch to prevent using uninitialized queues.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is GSD-2022-1003951?
GSD-2022-1003951 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 28 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
rtl818x: Prevent using not initialized queues
This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v4.14.283 by commit d7e30dfc166d33470bba31a42f9bbc346e5409d5. For more details please see the references link.
Which versions are affected by GSD-2022-1003951?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Kernel Linux | All versions | None |
How do I fix GSD-2022-1003951?
No fix has been published for GSD-2022-1003951 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is GSD-2022-1003951 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GSD-2022-1003951 in the wild and no public exploit code.